Fitzpatrick to return for Laois as surgery ruled out

LAOIS’S Kevin Fitzpatrick will not require surgery on a troublesome groin.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

Brendan O'Brien

The Portlaoise player sustained the injury in October and, despite a lay-off over Christmas, suffered severe discomfort in the All-Ireland club championship meetings against Crossmaglen and Ballina.

However a scan last week has ruled out the need for an operation.

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